During the Top Model semi-finals, the New Jersey native was the ninth girl called to join the final thirteen competing for America’s Next Top Model, Cycle 12. Throughout the competition, she had been called first three times, being widely considered versatile and naturally photogenic by the judges. She also received praise for her consistent photos and chameleon portfolio, as well as her “wind-in-the-face” look. She struggled with her final commercial, and landed in the bottom two for the first (and only) time, but survived against fellow competitor Aminat Ayinde. At the final judging, she was deemed to be neck and neck with fellow contestant Allison Harvard, but was believed to have a greater passion for modeling, making her the judges’ pick for America’s Next Top Model.

Since the show, Teyona has walked in nearly thirty shows in Arise Cape Town Fashion Week and taken part South Africa Fashion Week. She has appeared in a spread for In Touch Weekly and had a cover and spread in Seventeen Magazine (July 2009) as part of her ANTM prize package. She has also modeled for Destiny Magazine, Glamour Magazine (South Africa), Edgars Club Magazine, and Soul Magazine.

Teyona is currently signed with Elite Model Management in New York and Cape Town.

Rough Translation: “Pretty. In my opinion, one of the best picks by Tyra. Teyona is “fierce,” outstanding, elegant, beautiful and versatile. Allison is a pretty doll, but it is not versatile and it does not seem modelesque. She deserved the victory.”

She is she the most successful winner in ANTM history; seems like it. The only winners with obvious potential were Mckey, Jaslene and Teyona. These three are doing quite well to date. Oh and Nicole (cycle 5) too, but not as wanted.

LOL. That is probably one of the dumbest comments I’ve ever read here. How was Allison stupid? Because Teyona accused her of plotting against the other girls even though she had no evidence whatsoever that Allison was involved? Because she and Celia were having fun in the house while Teyona was trying to act mature and pretentious? Please, bitch.

Secondly, how can you say that no emotion registers on her face? Did you skip through the first photo shoot, the second one, the Carmen Miranda photo shoot, the bird photo shoot, the cover girl photo?

If she doesn’t appeal to you, fine. No one can force that upon you. But don’t make yourself look like an idiot by bringing up a host of non existent accusations just to make your girl look good.

I did not think Allison belonged there at all, any more than I thought Ann belonged in ANTM in her cycle. When Ann won, I knew Paulina was telling the truth – the vote ultimately goes the way Tyra wants it to go.

That wide-eyed look of hers was a complete fake and she was trying too hard to prove she was “strange.” “You got a nosebleed? Jealous!” There were a couple of old pics that they got from her website that showed her NOT looking so wide-eyed. She also wasn’t looking that way when she was caught off-guard a couple of times, not realizing the camera was picking her up.

It’s REALLY hard to change the expression on your face when you’re trying to hold your eyelids open as far as they will go. Try it sometime.

I agree. I was very disappointed in this girls attitude on the show. She seemed to be kind of snide towards the other girls except for Aminat ( of course! ). I hate to say it but I think it’s another example of Tyra’s feeling sorry for the ‘girl from the hood’ thing. The girl did not know how to dress and had no fashion knowledge what so ever. I wish her well, but I don’t think she was the best in her season. This was my least favourite season of ANTM ever. I liked Celia, Fo and Allison but that was it. Chicky chicky boom!

One of these winners that you seem to remember less than the contestants. Very bland personality, she won because she wanted it the most. Cycle 12 was probably my favorite cycle ever but Teyona is really forgetable. I see she’s having some kind of a career and I wish her luck though.

I honestly think that Allison should have won. Teyona and Aminat were annoying the whole season, getting all up in other contestants business, they acted like they were all that and were always bickering with the other girls. Im glad that Aminat did not win though cause she was so bleh and ghetto.

My faves were Aminat, Teyona, and Allison. I agree that Teyona didn’t have the stage presence, but her pictures were fierce. and she was consistent with her photos. Aminat had a strong personal appearance but her pictures weren’t good. I wanted Aminat to do better because she had the most stunning body and presence. At first with Allison I thought what did Tyra drag in, but her pictures were very good, and she was a sweet girl and kind of weird but lovable. Over all Teyona deserved this win because she was so focused and consistant. Her photos above are stunning, what beautiful skin.

IMHO Cycle 12 standings should have been:
1- Teyona Anderson (I also liked Allison more than Teyona, but I thought that she totally deserved the win).
2- Allison Harvard
3- Celia Ammermann
4- Tahlia Brookins
5- Fo Porter (seriously, that pic on the beach totally sucked)
6- Natalie Pack
7- London Levi-Nance (she did better than Aminat on the photoshoot, but her body was getting even more uglier)
8- Aminat Ayinde
9- Sandra Nyanchoka (clueless)
(agree on the rest).

Aminat way OVERRATED, she is only good on catwalk, she didn’t take a single “fine” picture all competition, and she was tall & beautiful. Celia and Tahlia weren’t that beautiful, but were able to take pretty good pictures, in the bird nest photos, Celia’s photo was pretty intriguing and she was beautiful on it, she was really shining on her last photos, even when she did have some problems with her face looking old, she compensated that with good body positioning.

The reason she won? Tyra had already planned the all star version of ANTM to see Allison rock the show again… OMG, I’m such a big fan of Allison she was so cute!! and fragile in a good way and also creepy in a charming way AWWWW

The only reason why she won was because she wanted it more than Allison does. Plus, her attitude during the show was very disappointing. Her and Aminat were so self righteous and they made themselves look like idiots when they did the very same things that they accused the other girls of doing. I don’t think that they even realize that until now. LOL.

Why does she do the same pose all the time? Even her face is a copy in almost every photo… Too serius, by the way. Gee I wonder if her head is too heavy or something. I guess you need to give something fresh, new in every shot if you want to win ANTM… Isn’t it right, Tyra? Then what happened in season 12?

I really think Allison should have won, but I admit Teyona was not the baddest choice… I mean, it could have been Aminat! Yuk… And Tyra chose her because she knows runner-ups usually have more success than the actual winners and she wanted Allison to have success. Plus, if Allison would have won this season, she wouldn’t be on All Stars. So in fact, I’m quite happy Teyona won!

She is by far the most underrated winner! She had a very strong portfolio and walk, and she definitely made sense as a winner. Allison is a one trick pony, doing that deer-in-the-headlights look in almost every picture. yawn!

Why is she always going for this hunched-back pose? not attractive! She is gorgeous in some shots and has a sweet personality, but isn’t stunning when she’s not being photographed. Allison had way more natural beauty. I was surprised that they eliminated Aminat instead of Teyona, based on the last challenge, but overall, Teyona had stronger shots.

Wua, seeing these foto’s I agree with her winning the competition, these poses are amazing and she looks so beautiful… Most of the winners still seem very amateurish afterwards, even though I love Alisson, I think she deserved to win…

I wonder why people under rate Teyona like that. She is the most beautiful top model after Eva and Daniel on the entire show. why are some people calling her ugly? U wish u have quarter her beauty don’t u?

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